Korean tourists check in at the Golden Bridge in Da Nang . Photo: Hoang Ha
According to the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, South Korea maintained its position as the largest source market for tourists to Vietnam in 2024 with 4.5 million visitors (accounting for 25.98%).
According to data from the online travel platform Trip.com, Nha Trang and Da Nang are among the top destinations chosen by South Koreans for their Lunar New Year holiday in 2025.
In a social media thread discussing why Da Nang is a popular destination for Koreans, many agreed that the city boasts surrounding beaches that are within walking distance of hotels. Additionally, Da Nang is a developed city with beautiful scenery, yet it's not as crowded as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
The availability of numerous direct flights from South Korea to Da Nang also makes travel more convenient. User MildlySpiced commented:
"My Korean friend went to Da Nang and said that the plane tickets were quite cheap and easy to book. The city has many beautiful and affordable golf courses. Those two things alone are enough to attract people. The third thing I've noticed people often mention is that Da Nang has very beautiful scenery, so they have many photos to post on social media."
The long coastline makes Da Nang an attractive resort destination. Photo: Van Truc
Word-of-mouth also plays a role in making Da Nang an attractive tourist destination. When tourists visit and have a good experience, they return home and tell their friends about it. In addition, many Korean entertainment programs are filmed in Da Nang, which helps promote the city compared to other cities.
Travel companies understand this trend and are also increasing tours and programs to cater to Korean tourists.
One tourist shared: "I think another reason is that many Koreans aren't very good at English. It's difficult to communicate without knowing the language. But there are many tours for Koreans in Da Nang, or through recommendations from people who have been there before. There are also many restaurants here that speak Korean, creating a ripple effect for tourists."
In addition, Korean tourists have easy flight options to Da Nang. According to the Da Nang Department of Tourism, this coastal city has almost all the Korean airlines operating flights to Da Nang from various Korean cities, such as: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way Airlines, Aero K Airlines, Air Premiere, etc.
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